Columbia, South Carolina to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1072.2 miles 1725.5 km · straight line
1194.1 miles actual route 1921.7 km · driving distance
21h 43min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from San Antonio?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to San Antonio is 1072.2 miles (1725.5 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1194.1 miles, taking about 21h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and San Antonio in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina and San Antonio. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, South Carolina to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 43min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 4min $96–$179* Budget
Train ~28h 14min $143–$418* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 357 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM